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Phonon vs Vibron - What's the difference?

phonon | vibron | see also |

In physics terms the difference between phonon and vibron

is that phonon is the quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave while vibron is a quantum of intramolecular vibration.

phonon

English

(Phonon)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (physics) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

    • See also

    * photon * plasmon

    vibron

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (physics) A quantum of intramolecular vibration

    • See also

    *phonon *polaron